Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 3rd Edition Solutions - Review

Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 3rd Edition Solutions - ReviewThe third edition of this popular book has a lot to offer the organic chemistry student. It is essential for students who have not tried it and those who have been through the first two editions, but are now considering it again. The third edition offers a lot of new things to learn and brings out the best of the material from the previous editions.This is the third edition and it continues the original theme of keeping the title simple. All of the chapters in the book are numbered by name and are referred to as 'short titles'. A short title is basically a one-line description that will appear at the front of the book. It gives the reader a taste of what to expect and helps them get through the book quickly.The titles in the third edition are also updated in order to keep up with the changes in the field. For example, Oxygen 'Oxy' was changed to 'Oxygen' in the first edition, but this is still in the book as 'Oxygen molecu les'. The main story, with all the chapters, is generally referred to as the 'Main Story', while other topics are listed as 'Supplementary Stories'. Other than this, there are usually notes at the back of the book about the things discussed in the chapter, along with an index.Since the text is basically written in a straightforward manner, there is no place for pedantry. Just the facts are enough. The descriptive text in this edition includes chapters on acids, bases, alkylating and reducing reactions, catalysis, oxidation and reduction reactions, oxidation products, reductive substitution reactions, elimination reactions, reduction reactions, solubility, and solubility coefficients. There are also some sections about atomic models and theories, and there are also sections on solubility in water, solubility in acids, solubility in bases, solubility in alkalis, solubility inalcohols, and solubility in many other materials. The other chapters cover a few important topics such as the c atalytic mechanism of an oxidizing agent, the method of making the catalyst, the separation and purification of products, and also the treatment of sulfates, iodides, and nitrates.One of the most interesting parts of the book, aside from all the equations of properties, is the description of many problems in organic chemistry problems. This is where the fun comes in. From problems about the acid lye and its reactions to the endothermic reaction between sulfuric acid and boron compounds, the problems in the book are written in an easy to read manner. For many, especially those who have not had much experience with the field, it will be a good way to practice their skills and gain more knowledge about organic chemistry.The descriptions of the problems are usually a good introduction to the ideas. The solution steps for each problem, and the corresponding answers are usually included with the description. Another bonus of these problems is that they are usually useful, and the answers can be useful too, especially when used in combination with the equations in the book.If you are a first time student of organic chemistry and have tried the first two editions of the book, this book should definitely be one of your references. It continues the tradition of keeping the title simple and presenting the material in a clear manner. Not only that, the information is presented clearly and concisely, and the problems give both the reader and the student a chance to understand how the system works.